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WARHILL HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS THE LITTLE MERMAID

Warhill High School will present its spring musical, ‘The Little Mermaid’.
Performances are scheduled for May 2-4.
Director Jacob Noble selected the show to be a family-friendly event for the community.
Senior Ashley Remmert plays the lead role of Ariel.
Senior Ava Shird portrays the villain Ursula.
The production features participation from approximately 60 cast members, 25 tech crew, and 30 pit orchestra students.
Students are highly involved in various roles including directing, choreography, and design.
Showtimes are May 2 at 7 pm, May 3 at 2 pm and 7 pm, and May 4 at 2 pm.
Tickets can be purchased online.

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Warhill High School to Present ‘The Little Mermaid’ May 2-4

VIRGINIA HOUSING MARKET ACTIVITY RISES IN MARCH

March 2025 saw increased activity in Virginia’s housing market.
Pending sales rose by 5.1% compared to March 2024.
New listings also increased year-over-year.
Closed sales were down slightly by 4.5% from March 2024.
Active listings increased by nearly 30%, adding over 4,400 homes.
Inventory is expanding, giving buyers more choices.
The statewide median sales price grew 5.3% to $418,000.
Most local markets saw higher median prices.
Rising prices and mortgage rates may temper the spring market.

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Report: March Brought More Listings and Buyers to Virginia’s Housing Market

MAY IS BUSY IN GREATER WILLIAMSBURG

May will be a busy month in the Greater Williamsburg area with many events.
Selena Coles from Visit Williamsburg previewed these events.
Events include the 10th annual Williamsburg Craft Beer Festival and the Blues, Brews, & BBQ Festival.
Upcoming concert series were also mentioned.
More events are listed on the Visit Williamsburg website.
Visit Williamsburg won a 2024 VIRGO Award for the Historic Holiday Pass campaign.
Visit Williamsburg is the official marketing body for Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Jamestown.
They also maintain the WilliamsBLOG.

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In The Know With Visit Williamsburg: Looking Ahead At Events In May [AUDIO]

VIRGINIA FLOOD RISK AND INSURANCE COSTS RISING

Flood risk is rising in Virginia, causing significant damage like that from Hurricane Helene.
Despite increasing risk, only 3% of Virginia homeowners have flood insurance.
FEMA’s new Risk Rating 2.0 system is dramatically increasing flood insurance costs.
The new system uses property details like value and location to set rates, not just elevation zones.
Critics argue the higher costs are unaffordable and don’t reward flood mitigation efforts.
The average flood insurance cost in Virginia is projected to rise by 45%.
Over 28% of Virginia homes face flood risk in the next 30 years, with coastal areas especially vulnerable.

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Virginia Flood Insurance Cost ‘Dramatically’ Rising, as is Flood Risk

WARHILL HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS THE LITTLE MERMAID

Warhill High School will stage its spring musical “The Little Mermaid” from May 2-4.
Based on the Disney film, the show tells the story of mermaid Ariel’s desire to live on land.
Director Jacob Noble chose the musical to be a family-friendly show for the community.
Senior Ashley Remmert stars as Ariel, describing it as a dream role.
Senior Ava Shird plays the villainous Ursula.
The production features a large student cast, tech crew, and pit orchestra.
Students are heavily involved in key areas like vocal coaching, choreography, and technical design.
Performance times are Friday, May 2 at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 3 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday, May 4 at 2 p.m.
Tickets are available at warhill.booktix.com.

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Warhill High School to Present ‘The Little Mermaid’ May 2-4

VIRGINIA HOUSING MARKET ACTIVITY INCREASES IN MARCH

Virginia’s housing market saw increased activity from both buyers and sellers in March 2025 compared to the previous year.
Pending sales rose by 5.1%, indicating a boost in buyer participation.
However, closed sales were down by 4.5% year-over-year.
Active listings saw a significant jump of nearly 30%, the largest increase in several years.
More than 80% of Virginia localities had more active listings.
While inventory remains tight overall, the increase provides buyers with more choices.
The statewide median sales price increased by 5.3% to $418,000.
Price growth was strong in most local markets, with 63% seeing higher median prices.
Rising inventory is seen as a positive for buyers amidst higher prices and volatile mortgage rates.

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Report: March Brought More Listings and Buyers to Virginia’s Housing Market

BUSCH GARDENS LAUNCHES NEW HEALTH INITIATIVES

Busch Gardens Williamsburg is introducing new health initiatives.

New signs detail mileage and inclines throughout the park.

The signs were created by the operations team based on guest inquiries about steps.

A new Food & Wine Festival 5K called Sip, Savor, and Sprint will take place on May 4th.

The early morning race runs through the park and parking lot.

Finishers will receive a medal, t-shirt, and access to a post-race party.

The 5K is a partnership with Flat-Out Events.

Registration is open with options including park admission.

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Busch Gardens Debuts New Fitness Signs Ahead of Upcoming Food & Wine 5K Race

Constance “Connie” Marie Butler, 58, of Williamsburg, passed away in her home on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Born March 11, 1967, she was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother, known for her faith, twenty-four years of service at 7-11 Stores, six years at Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, and love for shopping and spending time with family and friends.

Shirley Louise White, 88, of Newport News passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025. A Graveside Service will be held Friday, May 2, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Peninsula Memorial Park.

Raymond L. Fletcher, 79, of Hampton, a retired USAF Master Sergeant and Vietnam veteran, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Newport News Elks Club 315.